Wrexham opens US tour with 5-0 loss to Chelsea
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrexham opens US tour with 5-0 loss to Chelsea

The Hindu  

Sue Martin had the summer mapped out for her family from St. Augustine, Florida. We love Ryan Reynolds.” Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney have taken Wrexham from a struggling fifth-tier side to a fan favorite, largely through the globally-streamed docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham.” The Red Dragons opened a four-game preseason U.S. tour on Wednesday night with a 5-0 loss to Chelsea, which got two goals from Ian Maatsen and one each from Conor Gallagher, Christopher Nkunku and Ben Chilwell. Chelsea, coming off a miserable 13th-place finish in the Premier League, was the 2021 European champion, Wrexham, the oldest club from Wales, earned promotion to English football’s fourth tier. My wife would even enjoy this because she knows Wrexham.” Martin’s family of four sported gear supporting both Chelsea and Wrexham. “I was pretty shocked, but I want to see it.” North Carolina men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis and family walked into the stadium without much fanfare about 40 minutes prior to the scheduled start.

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Ugochukwu helps Chelsea salvage 2-2 tie with Wrexham in friendly
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ugochukwu helps Chelsea salvage 2-2 tie with Wrexham in friendly

The Hindu  

Lesley Ugochukwu scored in the 82nd minute to help Chelsea salvage a 2-2 tie with Wrexham in a friendly match Wednesday night at Levi’s Stadium. Luke Bolton also scored for Wrexham, the Welsh team co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds that was promoted this year to the third tier of English football. “It’s important that we show the Wrexham spirit we’ve …

Wrexham announce squad for $1MILLION tournament in USA where they could face Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund...or even a team managed by Sergio Aguero
7 months, 1 week ago

Wrexham announce squad for $1MILLION tournament in USA where they could face Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund...or even a team managed by Sergio Aguero

Daily Mail  

Wrexham will join 47 other teams in North Carolina this June to play for the $1 million prize money on offer in the annual TST 7a side tournament. Hollywood owned Wrexham, who will play in League One next season following back to back promotions will be managed by their first team coach David Jones and have former Premier League players …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham schedules three games in US and Canada in July
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham schedules three games in US and Canada in July

The Hindu  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking Wrexham back to the United States this summer. Details were announced in an online video on Thursday, confirming two games in California and another in Vancouver, British Columbia, as part of the Welsh club’s preparations for the English third tier next season. Wrexham will play Bournemouth in Santa Barbara on July 20, Chelsea …

Wrexham are still targeting the Premier League – but how can they afford it?
8 months ago

Wrexham are still targeting the Premier League – but how can they afford it?

New York Times  

The financial losses suffered by clubs chasing the Premier League dream are enough to make even a superhero such as Deadpool weep. Food for thought, you’d imagine, when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney next meet up in Wrexham, following this week’s clinching of a second promotion in as many seasons, taking the north Wales club into League One — one …

Ryan Reynolds celebrates ‘ride of our lives’ as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division
8 months, 1 week ago

Ryan Reynolds celebrates ‘ride of our lives’ as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division

Associated Press  

WREXHAM, Wales — The sequel turned out to be just as good for Wrexham. The Welsh team co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds clinched promotion to the third tier of English soccer thanks to a 6-0 home win over Forest Green on Saturday. Wrexham needed to both beat Forest Green and see MK Dons and Barrow drop points in order to …

Wrexham’s Hollywood owners revel in the team’s latest big win in FA Cup
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham’s Hollywood owners revel in the team’s latest big win in FA Cup

Associated Press  

SHREWSBURY, England — Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney appear to have FA Cup fever — just like their soccer club Wrexham. That would excite Reynolds and McElhenney, who bought Wrexham for $2.5 million in 2021 and made the club the subject of popular fly-on-the-wall TV documentary “Welcome to Wrexham.” They have become keen soccer fans as a result, with “Deadpool” …

Welcome to Wrexham, season 2 review: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney front this vapid advert masquerading as a sports documentary
1 year, 3 months ago

Welcome to Wrexham, season 2 review: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney front this vapid advert masquerading as a sports documentary

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Enter, then, actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds – …

Welcome to Wrexham season 2: Release date, trailer, how to watch &more
1 year, 4 months ago

Welcome to Wrexham season 2: Release date, trailer, how to watch &more

Hindustan Times  

After buying Wrexham in 2020 big Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have created a popular documentary series about it. Welcome to Wrexham season 2 Poster Is there going to be a second season of "Welcome to Wrexham"? "Season two will return next year," wrote McElhenney, jokingly adding: “I have a contract clause that stipulates I will do no …

Why Wrexham can’t bank on another Hollywood ending
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Wrexham can’t bank on another Hollywood ending

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last season’s shiny new toy, having pipped Wrexham to promotion in 2021, …

Wrexham vs Chelsea: The $20m match attracting fans from all 50 U.S. states
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrexham vs Chelsea: The $20m match attracting fans from all 50 U.S. states

New York Times  

If anyone still doubted the pulling power of Wrexham on U.S. soil, a trip to Chapel Hill, North Carolina should be enough to convince them. “That’s why, on the phone call we had this morning, there was a common belief it is looking like $20million.” GO DEEPER 'Thanks to Welcome to Wrexham, U.S. opportunities are now coming to us' Chapel …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment
1 year, 5 months ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The club, …

Wrexham eliminated from $1 million TST in round of 16
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrexham eliminated from $1 million TST in round of 16

New York Times  

The Wrexham Red Dragons’ time in The Soccer Tournament is over after losing to Conrad and Beasley United in the tournament’s round of 16 by a score of 4-3. Wrexham got one back before the end of the second half and equalized from the penalty spot in target score time, but Conrad and Beasley’s Ricardo Carvalho slipped one past Red …

Wrexham pre-season fixtures: Friendlies, dates, transfer window latest
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrexham pre-season fixtures: Friendlies, dates, transfer window latest

New York Times  

Wrexham are back in the Football League for the first time since the 2007-08 season and a busy summer awaits as they plot their League Two charge. The club has lined up lucrative warm-up games against Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as a fixture against LA Galaxy’s reserve side “We’ve enjoyed meeting supporters who have travelled …

Reynolds and McElhenney owned Wrexham’s party goes on in Wales and maybe Las Vegas, too
1 year, 7 months ago

Reynolds and McElhenney owned Wrexham’s party goes on in Wales and maybe Las Vegas, too

The Hindu  

Wrexham’s celebrations aren’t over yet. The Welsh football team owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will mark its promotion to the fourth division of English football with an open-top bus parade through the city on Tuesday. “They promised us a monster one at the end of the season, if we get promoted then they are going to …

Wrexham seals promotion to English Football League with blockbuster win
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham seals promotion to English Football League with blockbuster win

The Hindu  

Wrexham secured a fairytale return to the English Football League after a 15-year absence with its Hollywood owners watching on as it beat Boreham Wood 3-1 to win the National League with a game to spare on Saturday. All eyes were on the Welsh club owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as Wrexham sought the victory that …

Wrexham promoted to League Two as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch on
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham promoted to League Two as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch on

ABC  

Wrexham FC have secured a fairytale return to the English Football League after a 15-year absence, with Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watching on as they beat Boreham Wood 3-1 to win the National League with a game to spare. Key points: Reynolds and McElhenney bought the club in late 2020 The 158-year-old club was relegated from League …

Finally Wrexham have their Hollywood ending with promotion to Football League
1 year, 8 months ago

Finally Wrexham have their Hollywood ending with promotion to Football League

The Telegraph  

And it was for the countless souls watching from above, including Kenny Pemberton and his infamous pink taxi. Prince William: 'Doing Wales proud' The Prince of Wales congratulated Wrexham on getting promoted to the Football League after a 15-year absence. Mr Novielli, who runs a podcast called Up The Town dedicated to Wrexham AFC, said Rudd joined in with songs …

On the brink: The scenario facing Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham
1 year, 8 months ago

On the brink: The scenario facing Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham

Associated Press  

The champagne is on ice for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. It’s simple: Wrexham has a four-point lead over Notts County in the National League and needs three points from its final two matches to guarantee promotion to League Two, which is the fourth tier of the English soccer pyramid. By gaining promotion to the 24-team League Two, Wrexham would …

Wrexham beat Notts County in National League promotion showdown as Ryan Reynolds watches on
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham beat Notts County in National League promotion showdown as Ryan Reynolds watches on

New York Times  

Wrexham have moved a step closer to automatic promotion from the National League after a thrilling 3-2 win over title rivals Notts County that saw Ben Foster save an injury-time penalty. ⚽️ 45'+4 – Wrexham 0-1 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 ⚽️ 48' – 𝗪𝗿𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗮𝗺 1-1 Notts County ⚽️ 70' – 𝗪𝗿𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗮𝗺 2-1 Notts County ⚽️ 75' – Wrexham 2-2 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 ⚽️ …

Can Wrexham earn promotion into League Two? What’s next for Welsh side after FA Cup run
1 year, 10 months ago

Can Wrexham earn promotion into League Two? What’s next for Welsh side after FA Cup run

New York Times  

Wrexham are some way from the dizzy heights of the Premier League, despite the fanfare that followed their recent run to the FA Cup fourth round. Unlike the three divisions above which all have at least two automatic promotion places, only one fifth-tier side — the league winner — is guaranteed promotion. League Two, the fourth tier of English football, …

Why The Athletic is jumping on the Wrexham bandwagon – first stop, the Turf Hotel
1 year, 10 months ago

Why The Athletic is jumping on the Wrexham bandwagon – first stop, the Turf Hotel

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Wrexham vs. Sheffield United in FA Cup fourth round play. Starting with Saturday’s National League trip to Altrincham, The Athletic will be joining Parkinson’s side every step of the way as they negotiate eight tasty fixtures in February, including an FA Cup fourth-round replay at Sheffield United that now has Tottenham Hotspur as the …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s effect on Wrexham: ‘They’ve given us everything we lacked’
1 year, 10 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s effect on Wrexham: ‘They’ve given us everything we lacked’

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Wrexham vs. Sheffield United in FA Cup fourth round play. It’s Saturday night in Wrexham and the BBC’s production trucks are already in town, parked up outside the Racecourse Ground next to The Turf pub, ready to screen Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Sheffield United. They are in it for the romance and the …

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ docu-series review: Engaging tale about two guys, a town, and a football club
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ docu-series review: Engaging tale about two guys, a town, and a football club

The Hindu  

If you had a passing interest in British football, you probably wouldn’t have heard of Wrexham. Across the border in Wales, Wrexham — the third oldest professional football club in the world — continued to languish in the National League, the lowest rung in professional football in the U.K. A club struggling for funds and form found unlikely interest from …

ON THE ROAD: Wrexham's Hollywood ending is ruined by Torquay as stars get taste of non-league life
3 years, 1 month ago

ON THE ROAD: Wrexham's Hollywood ending is ruined by Torquay as stars get taste of non-league life

Daily Mail  

That's the thing with football, it doesn’t quite work like a Hollywood script. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney may not have got the non-league welcome they hoped The American actors watched their new club lose in their first match, before drawing the next But as fans trudged down Crispin Lane cursing one point instead of three, there was an overwhelming …

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